Xie Lian coaxed, "Don't be afraid.
It's fine.
I just want to see your injury. " That young child covered it more and more tightly, revealing only a large pitch-black eye that revealed a terrified expression. However, this fear didn't seem to be fear of being hit by him, but rather fear of being discovered by him.
Looking at this small half of the face and one eye, Xie Lian suddenly felt that he had seen this child somewhere before.
He slightly narrowed his eyes. Seeing his extremely unsightly expression,
Qi Rong said, "Cousin Crown Prince.
This little bastard ruined your ceremony yesterday. I'll help you vent your anger. Don't worry.
I'll act appropriately.
He won't die. "
Sure enough, the child he was holding in his arms,
Was the one on the way to the Upper Yuan Heaven Ceremony yesterday.
The young child who fell from the city tower!
No wonder Xie Lian found him familiar the more he looked. This child hadn't even changed his clothes.
He was still wearing the same clothes as yesterday, but because he had been punched, kicked, and dragged along the ground, he was even dirtier than yesterday.
It was impossible to tell that they were the same clothes.
It was even more impossible to tell that they were the same person. Xie Lian couldn't bear it anymore and said, "Who told you that I wanted to vent my anger??? What does it have to do with this child? It's not like it's his fault! "
Qi Rong, on the other hand, spoke with justice.
"Of course it's his fault. If it weren't for him, how could you have been scolded by the State Preceptor? "
This wave of commotion caused more and more pedestrians to gather around to watch.
Whispering. Coincidentally, at this time, Mu Qing also walked over. Qi Rong raised his whip and pointed it at him. His expression contained a trace of hostility as he said, "There's also you, this servant. With one look, you can tell that this person isn't content with his lot. If you don't properly treat him now, sooner or later, he'll overturn the heavens and step on your head. I helped you teach him a lesson, but you actually protected him and complained about me. Now, my aunt and uncle caught me and scolded me. They even confiscated my golden carriage. Cousin, that's my birthday gift! I've been looking forward to it for more than two years! "
Mu Qing glanced at Qi Rong with a neutral expression. Xie Lian was so angry that he laughed. "I don't need you to do this for me. In the end, are you venting anger for me or for yourself? "
"… …" Qi Rong said, "Cousin, why are you saying this to me? What did I do wrong by being on your side? "
Xie Lian couldn't get through to him, so he said, "Qi Rong, listen carefully. From now on, you are not allowed to touch this child. Not even one finger, do you hear me?! "
At this moment, Xie Lian's neck suddenly tightened. He was in a fit of anger and was slightly startled. He looked down and saw that the young child had buried his face in his chest and his two hands were tightly wrapped around his neck. Xie Lian felt him tremble violently and thought that he was in pain somewhere. He hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"
The young child's body was mixed with mud, dust, and fresh blood, and it was extremely dirty. All of it stained Xie Lian's white clothes, but Xie Lian didn't care in the slightest. He lightly patted the young child's back to comfort him and said in a low voice, "It's fine. I'll take you to see a doctor now. "
The child didn't reply, but hugged him even tighter. He refused to let go, as if he was holding onto a life-saving straw. Qi Rong saw that Xie Lian didn't appreciate his kindness at all and wholeheartedly cared for an outsider. He also saw that the young child had rubbed his bloody and muddy thing on Xie Lian's body. His heart burned with rage, and he raised his horsewhip, about to strike the back of the young child's head. Feng Xin had been standing to the side the whole time. At this moment, a leg suddenly flew out and kicked Qi Rong's arm.
With a "kacha" sound, Qi Rong cried out loudly and the horsewhip fell to the ground. His right arm was bent at an unnatural angle and hung limply. His face was still full of disbelief. After a long time, he slowly raised his head and stared at Feng Xin. He said word by word, "You, actually, dared to break my arm!"
This sentence was cold to the bone. Feng Xin only realized what he had done after he finished kicking, and his expression changed slightly. Mu Qing's face became much more fierce than his.
Normally, no matter how much they hated Qi Rong, that was one thing. But as an imperial bodyguard, for a moment of carelessness and breaking the arm of a member of the imperial family, that was a completely different matter!
Although both of Xie Lian's hands were holding the young child and behind him were the onlookers, making it difficult for him to dodge, if he wanted to dodge, it would have been an easy matter. It was just that Qi Rong had come in a threatening manner and often suddenly attacked. Feng Xin's actions were too fast and he didn't have enough time to think carefully. Now that the situation was even more chaotic, he didn't have time to stop Qi Rong. Thus, he couldn't care too much. The clothes in front of his chest were already soaked in blood. He was afraid that if he delayed any longer, this child would die. Xie Lian made a prompt decision and took a deep breath. In a clear voice, he said, "Everyone, if anyone present today is involved and suffers any losses, I will take note of it for now. Afterwards, I will take responsibility for everything. I will absolutely not shirk responsibility!"
Immediately after, he said to Feng Xin and Mu Qing, "Save the child first. Take Qi Rong away, don't let him continue to cause trouble outside! "After he finished speaking, he carried the young child and turned around, rushing in the direction of the Imperial Palace. Feng Xin received the order and his expression returned to normal. Picking up the furious Qi Rong, he followed behind him and rushed towards the Imperial Palace. When the soldiers in front of the Imperial Palace saw that His Highness the Crown Prince had only left for two hours, yet he was rushing back like wind and fire, they naturally didn't dare to stop him. Thus, Xie Lian rushed all the way to the Imperial Physicians' office. He had Feng Xin and Mu Qing guard Qi Rong outside while he himself entered.
It was rare for His Highness the Crown Prince to return to the Imperial Palace, and it was rare for him to issue an order. Naturally, the Imperial Physicians had to rush over at top speed. Xie Lian placed the young child on a chair and said, "I'll have to trouble everyone. Just now, this child was beaten up by quite a few adults. Then, he was stuffed into a sack and dragged on the ground. I'll have to trouble you to first help me see if his head is injured. This is the most important thing. "
Although the Imperial Physicians had never seen that noble of the Imperial Family rush in while carrying a filthy wild child for them to treat, they knew that whatever they were told to do, they would do as they were told. One of them said, "Little friend, put your hand down first."
However, that young child had been carried in by Xie Lian and had been very obedient the entire way. At this moment, however, he stubbornly held onto the right side of his face, refusing to let go no matter what was said. No matter how capable this Imperial Physician was, if the patient didn't cooperate, they still wouldn't be able to treat him. All the Imperial Physicians looked at Xie Lian. "Your Highness the Crown Prince, this … …?"
Xie Lian slightly raised his hand and said, "Maybe he's afraid of strangers. It's fine, I'll do it. "
That young child sat on the chair. Xie Lian was unable to look at him at eye level, so he slightly leaned over and bent his waist. Tilting his head, he asked, "What's your name?"
That child's large eyes stared straight at him. Within those pitch-black pupils, a snow-white reflection was reflected. This kind of gaze, if one had to describe it, was truly as Feng Xin had said — — "as if he was possessed by a demon or a ghost". It shouldn't appear on a child's face.
After a long time, he finally lowered his head and said, "… … Red … …"
His voice was low and small, a little vague. It was as if he didn't want to say it, but also as if he was a little embarrassed. Xie Lian could only vaguely hear the word "red". He then asked, "How old are you?"
That child replied, "Ten years old."
Xie Lian had only casually asked in order to dispel his vigilance. When he heard the child shyly answer "ten years old", he was startled. He thought to himself, "I thought he was only seven or eight years old, but he's actually ten years old? Then this child really is very thin and weak. "
Pausing for a moment, Xie Lian faintly smiled and said, "Right now, all the doctors are helping you look at your injuries. Don't be afraid. Can you put down your hand?"
When that child heard this, he hesitantly shook his head. Xie Lian asked, "Why not?"
After remaining silent for a long time, he finally said, "Ugly."
He only answered with this one word. No matter how they coaxed him, he still wouldn't cooperate. Xie Lian swore that he wasn't ugly, so he wouldn't look. Even if he turned around, it wouldn't work. At such a young age, he was extremely stubborn. Helpless, the imperial doctors could only ask him a few questions and let him identify a few numbers. After confirming that he wasn't dizzy, nor did he have a headache, and that he could see and think clearly, they first treated the injuries on his body.
As they treated him, the imperial doctors all seemed to be extremely puzzled, clicking their tongues in wonder. Xie Lian had been standing by the side the entire time. When he heard this, he asked, "Everyone, how is it?"
One of the imperial doctors couldn't help but ask, "Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, did this little child really get beaten up, then stuffed into a sack and dragged all the way here?"
Xie Lian was speechless for a moment. Then, he said, "How could it be fake?"
The imperial doctor said, "Then it's very … … amazing. I have never seen such a tenacious person. Five broken ribs, one leg, and all kinds of injuries, all added up together, yet he was still able to remain clear-headed as usual, sitting upright and talking to others. Even an adult would find it hard to do this, let alone a ten year old child? "
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